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BV61 GLJ

2011 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

110,926 mi
Last recorded110,926 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Renault Twingo48,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV61 GLJ
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 110,926 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2025 110,907 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 102,558 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 100,027 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From flex to hub (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 92,687 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 87,842 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 84,782 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 84,782 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 76,164 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front road wheel damaged slightly

Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 65,629 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2019 65,575 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 46,416 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 30,939 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 30,939 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/5515 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 22,319 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 19,292 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 15,564 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

How Reliable is the Renault Twingo?

Based on 415,471 MOT tests across 31,687 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
4,423
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
31,687
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 7,998
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,492
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BV61 GLJ is a 2011 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2011 Renault Twingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 48,708 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Twingo fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 7,998 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV61 GLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Twingo typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 15 years old, this Renault Twingo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BV61 GLJ is a 2011 Renault Twingo, first registered on 16 September 2011.

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